{"podcast":{"title":"APNow","slug":"apnow-1047497","podcast_index_feed_id":1047497,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/apnow/feed.xml","website_url":"https://apnow.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4711704/podcastlogo_-square.jpg","author":"Mary Schaeffer","episode_count":100,"summary":"Worried about keeping up with changing best practices, fraud, technology, regulatory concerns, and new processes impacting your accounts payable function? The AP Now podcast, hosted by Mary Schaeffer, one of the leading accounts payable experts, is for you. Mary will be joined by other thought leaders and practitioners for some episodes. In others, she’ll examine a prevailing issue or trend by herself. This weekly broadcast is especially designed to provide the needed business intelligence related to the payment and accounts payable functions. It’s for those who work in, manage, have responsibility for, or provide services to the accounts payable function. Find the AP Now podcast wherever you listen to podcasts or head over to www.ap-now.com, and sign up for our ezine to be alerted to new issues.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T02:31:35.064900+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/apnow-1047497"},"episode":{"title":"Is Accounts Payable a Good Career? The Truth No One Tells You","slug":"is-accounts-payable-a-good-career-the-truth-no-one-tells-you","published_at":"2026-06-24T16:14:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/apnow-1047497/is-accounts-payable-a-good-career-the-truth-no-one-tells-you","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/apnow-1047497","url":"https://apnow.podbean.com/e/is-accounts-payable-a-good-career-the-truth-no-one-tells-you/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/u5vgk49iawmxkz3z/Costly_Accounts_Payable_Mistakes_that_Many_Don_t_Realize_They_Are_Makingar3dp.mp3","summary":"Stop viewing accounts payable as simple data entry. Learn why accounts payable is a vital function for cash flow and your finance career. Many professionals misunderstand the strategic value of accounts payable. This overview clarifies why this department sits at the center of company operations, rather than acting as a back-office task. If you are starting in accounting or looking to pivot, understanding these systems provides a strong foundation for future growth. We examine how mastering accounts payable allows you to gain deep insights into internal controls and automation workflows. These skills are essential building blocks for more advanced accounting career opportunities. Instead of viewing it as a entry-level grind, see it as a pathway to understanding the financial health of an entire organization. By focusing on cash flow management and systems knowledge, you position yourself for long-term success in broader finance roles. This video breaks down how to leverage your current position for better career mobility The AP Career Path Explained https://youtu.be/O55PwjQ17TU Subscribe for more tips and insights like this: https://www.youtube.com/APNow?sub_confirmation=1 Looking for more of the most current business intelligence about + Best practices around your payment and accounts payable function + Current and new fraud protection protocols + The newest technology impacting your accounting, accounts payable, and payment functions + Career advancement +And much more!!","meta_description":"Stop viewing accounts payable as simple data entry. Learn why accounts payable is a vital function for cash flow and your finance career. Many professiona…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":712,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/apnow-1047497/episodes/is-accounts-payable-a-good-career-the-truth-no-one-tells-you/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/apnow-1047497/is-accounts-payable-a-good-career-the-truth-no-one-tells-you.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}